Notice of Intended Repatriation Amendment: New York State Museum, Albany, NY, 96675 [2024-28490]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 234 / Thursday, December 5, 2024 / Notices and the collection is the result of a 2011 excavation in support of an encroachment permit. The collection was accessioned at Sonoma State University (SSU), under Caltrans control as Accession 2011–05 totaling 265 catalogue numbers. All 265 catalogue numbers have been requested for repatriation because they have been identified as objects of cultural patrimony. The 265 catalogue numbers are shell, faunal bone, beads, ground stone, lithics, and historic-era and modern items. Based on the information available and the results of consultation, cultural affiliation is clearly identified by the information available about the objects of cultural patrimony described in this notice. There are no known/documented potentially hazardous substances used to treat any of the cultural items. khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES Determinations Caltrans has determined that: • The 265 catalogue numbers containing objects of cultural patrimony described in this notice are, according to the Native American traditional knowledge of an Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization, specific ceremonial objects needed by a traditional Native American religious leader for present-day adherents to practice traditional Native American religion, and have ongoing historical, traditional, or cultural importance central to the Native American group, including any constituent sub-group (such as a band, clan, lineage, ceremonial society, or other subdivision). • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural items described in this notice and the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria, California. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the authorized representative identified in this notice under ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after January 6, 2025. If competing requests for repatriation are received, Caltrans must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:31 Dec 04, 2024 Jkt 265001 repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. Caltrans is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice and to any other consulting parties. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004 and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: November 22, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–28497 Filed 12–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0039154; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation Amendment: New York State Museum, Albany, NY National Park Service, Interior. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the New York State Museum has amended a Notice of Intended Repatriation published in the Federal Register on August 13, 2024. This notice amends the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliation. DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on or after January 6, 2025. ADDRESSES: Lisa Anderson, New York State Museum, 3049 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, telephone (518) 486–2020, email lisa.anderson@ nysed.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the National Park Service’s administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the New York State Museum, and additional information on the determinations in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not responsible for the determinations in this notice. SUMMARY: Amendment This notice amends the determination of cultural affiliation published in a Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items in the Federal Register (89 FR PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 96675 65926–65927, August 13, 2024). Repatriation of an item in the original Notice of Intended Repatriation, a pottery pipe from the Treadway site, Jefferson County, NY, has not occurred. This notice amends the Indian Tribes listed in the determinations section. Additional information of cultural affiliation was provided to support the addition of the Oneida Indian Nation. Determinations (as Amended) The New York State Museum has determined that: • There is a reasonable connection between the cultural item in this notice and the Onondaga Nation and the Oneida Indian Nation. Requests for Repatriation Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor may occur on or after January 6, 2025. If competing requests for repatriation are received, the California State University, Sacramento must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a single request and not competing requests. The New York State Museum is responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice. Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 25 U.S.C. 3004, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9. Dated: November 22, 2024. Melanie O’Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. [FR Doc. 2024–28490 Filed 12–4–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–52–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service [NPS–WASO–NAGPRA–NPS0039146; PPWOCRADN0–PCU00RP14.R50000] Notice of Intended Repatriation: The Quincy Museum Inc., Quincy, IL AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\05DEN1.SGM National Park Service, Interior. 05DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 234 (Thursday, December 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 96675]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28490]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

[NPS-WASO-NAGPRA-NPS0039154; PPWOCRADN0-PCU00RP14.R50000]


Notice of Intended Repatriation Amendment: New York State Museum, 
Albany, NY

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and 
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the New York State Museum has amended a 
Notice of Intended Repatriation published in the Federal Register on 
August 13, 2024. This notice amends the Indian Tribes or Native 
Hawaiian organizations with cultural affiliation.

DATES: Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice may occur on 
or after January 6, 2025.

ADDRESSES: Lisa Anderson, New York State Museum, 3049 Cultural 
Education Center, Albany, NY 12230, telephone (518) 486-2020, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published as part of the 
National Park Service's administrative responsibilities under NAGPRA. 
The determinations in this notice are the sole responsibility of the 
New York State Museum, and additional information on the determinations 
in this notice, including the results of consultation, can be found in 
the summary or related records. The National Park Service is not 
responsible for the determinations in this notice.

Amendment

    This notice amends the determination of cultural affiliation 
published in a Notice of Intent to Repatriate Cultural Items in the 
Federal Register (89 FR 65926-65927, August 13, 2024). Repatriation of 
an item in the original Notice of Intended Repatriation, a pottery pipe 
from the Treadway site, Jefferson County, NY, has not occurred. This 
notice amends the Indian Tribes listed in the determinations section. 
Additional information of cultural affiliation was provided to support 
the addition of the Oneida Indian Nation.

Determinations (as Amended)

    The New York State Museum has determined that:
     There is a reasonable connection between the cultural item 
in this notice and the Onondaga Nation and the Oneida Indian Nation.

Requests for Repatriation

    Additional, written requests for repatriation of the cultural items 
in this notice must be sent to the Responsible Official identified in 
ADDRESSES. Requests for repatriation may be submitted by any lineal 
descendant, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization not 
identified in this notice who shows, by a preponderance of the 
evidence, that the requestor is a lineal descendant or a culturally 
affiliated Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization.
    Repatriation of the cultural items in this notice to a requestor 
may occur on or after January 6, 2025. If competing requests for 
repatriation are received, the California State University, Sacramento 
must determine the most appropriate requestor prior to repatriation. 
Requests for joint repatriation of the cultural items are considered a 
single request and not competing requests. The New York State Museum is 
responsible for sending a copy of this notice to the Indian Tribes and 
Native Hawaiian organizations identified in this notice.
    Authority: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, 
25 U.S.C. 3004, and the implementing regulations, 43 CFR 10.9.

    Dated: November 22, 2024.
Melanie O'Brien,
Manager, National NAGPRA Program.
[FR Doc. 2024-28490 Filed 12-4-24; 8:45 am]
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